![]() Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. 'The Davenports' by Krystal Marquis offers a little bit of everything: coming-of-age YA, romance, and a historical look at an underdiscussed part of American history. Patterson dynasty, The Davenports offers a glimpse into a period of African-American history often overlooked in classrooms, while delivering a totally escapist, swoon-worthy read. Inspired by the real-life story of the C.R. This is the story of the Davenport daughters, their maid, and their best friend-Olivia, Helen, Amy-Rose, and Ruby-as the four find their way, and unexpectedly find love, in a rapidly changing country. Now, the Davenports live surrounded by servants, crystal chandeliers, and endless parties. With four determined and passionate young Black women taking charge of their lives (and hearts), The Davenports is inspired by the real-life story of C.R. ![]() The Davenports are one of the few Black families of immense wealth and status in the United States, their fortune made through the hard work and entrepreneurship of William Davenport, a formerly enslaved man who founded the Davenport Carriage Company years ago. The Davenports are one of the few Black families of immense wealth and status in a changing United States, their fortune made through the entrepreneurship. ![]() A frothy and wise Bridgerton- esque YA romance with an all-Black cast-the first book in a debut duology, set in turn-of-the-last-century Chicago. The Davenports Krystal Marquis Published by Dial Books (2023) ISBN 10: 0593463331 ISBN 13: 9780593463338 New Hardcover Quantity: > 20 Seller: Welcome Back Books (Toledo, OH, U.S.A.) Rating Seller Rating: Book Description Hardcover. ![]()
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